Prunus 'Royal Flame'? (Mieke) - 80-100 CM C20

Description
The Nelkenkirsche 'Royal Flame' (Prunus serrulata) is a small pyramidal tree with decorative, black, oval, round fruits. These exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces light pink-coloured flowers from April to June. The Nelkenkirsche 'Royal Flame' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 9 metres and grows to a width of around 5.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunus serrulata 'Mieke'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive red-orange autumn colouring * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Nelkenkirsche 'Royal Flame' are medium green, ovate, serrated. Nelkenkirsche 'Royal Flame' turns bright red-orange in autumn.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Nelkenkirsche 'Royal Flame' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nelkenkirsche 'Royal Flame' is a pyramidal growing small tree. It usually reaches a height of 8 - 9 m and is approx. 4.5 - 5.5 m wide.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Watering: From March to September.

Care
- Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The light pink flowers appear from April to June. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Fruit
The black, oval, round drupes of Prunus serrulata 'Royal Flame' are particularly decorative.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, green border, park

Root
Prunus serrulata 'Royal Flame' is a deep-rooting plant.